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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Sew and Tell: Front Fold Over Flap Jumpsuit

I love that it's finally getting warm outside on a consistent basis! I have been wearing this fold over flap jumpsuit a lot more often.

I made this jumpsuit from scratch from knit fabric on clearance from my favorite fabric store in the Bronx, Save-a-Thon.

I posted a picture of this on Instagram not too long ago and some of my followers wanted to know how I made the fold over flap. It's really not rocket science, so I made a simple drawing to show you. A very simple drawing, since I don't draw very well.

I made pants the regular way except that I made the top wider than usual so I would have enough fabric to fold.

I folded one side and then folded the other over it and stitched.

I also ruched the bottom part of the pants using the pattern from Pattern Magic 3. You can see those pants in this October post from last year.

I really like it but the next time I make it, if I do, I will make it less baggy. So what do you think of the fold over design? Too out there? Let me know. I love feedback!

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